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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 210.65 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 210.65 and 119.79 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 210.65 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/210.65 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 210.65 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 25,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233.16/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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